Dark Red
#8B0000  ·  hsl(0, 100%, 27.25%)
Tints & Shades
#230000
#380000
#4C0000
#610000
#760000
#8B0000
#C30000
#FA0000
#FF3333
#FF6B6B
#FFA2A2
Color Values
Hex #8B0000
RGB 139, 0, 0
HSL hsl(0, 100%, 27.25%)
CMYK 0, 100, 100, 45
CSS Variable
--color-dark-red: #8B0000;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
10.01:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
2.1:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Dark Red — Dark Red is another popular choice for many graphic designers due to its bold, dramatic shade and its slightly muted tone as compared to true red.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Dark Red looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Dark Red as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · دھوپ چھاؤں

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Dark Red reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

✨ Weave in Dhoop Chhaon Compare →
High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Zari Wirework:
🌊 3D Drape Folds:
Depth:
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

Test how Dark Red harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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✨ Bespoke Atelier Service

Bring Dark Red to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Dark Red (#8B0000) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Direct WhatsApp Consultation

Connect directly with Zarighar's bridal colorists to discuss custom fabric dyeing, silhouette pairings, and embellishment matching.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Dark Red in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.

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Occasion Harmony: Qawwali & Soirée

Intimate velvet baithak, midnight kuhl blue, deep jewel tones, and candlelight gold wirework.

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